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Launch day: The Boy at the End of the World

Hello, there! I have a new book out today, don'tcha know? It's called The Boy at the End of the World. Here's what it's about, from the publisher's marketing copy: This is the story of the last boy on Earth, … Continue reading →

The color of The Boy at the End of the World

      Fisher, the main character in my novel, The Boy at the End of the World, is described as darkly pigmented. Here are the passages: From pages 17 and 18, when Click is telling Fisher about the concept … Continue reading →

Another ARC giveaway: The Boy at the End of the World

Hey, I'm doing another Goodreads ARC giveaway of The Boy at the End of the World.   Goodreads Book Giveaway The Boy at the End of the World by Greg Van Eekhout Giveaway ends June 21, 2011. See the giveaway … Continue reading →

The Boy at the End of the World – Chapter 1

Would you like to read the first chapter of The Boy at the End of the World? Okey-doke. Here it is: The Boy at the End of the World – Chapter 1

That sucking sound

From Dozer Some general life-related thingies: When looking at apartments, the first question I ask myself is "Where would be put the vacuum cleaner?" It's surprising how often the answer is, "To live here, we would have to get rid … Continue reading →

The Free Comic Book Day that was

Yesterday was Free Comic Book Day. The first order of Free Comic Book Day was deciding which dorky superhero t-shirt to wear. My current favorite is my distressed Superman tee, but I already wore it Friday. For a moment I … Continue reading →

Kirkus Reviews likes The Boy at the End of the World

Hey, Kirkus Reviews (self-identified as "The World's Toughest Book Critics" and known by authors as a source for ouches) likes The Boy at the End of the World: Part speculative fiction, part cinematic survival adventure, the novel features a brisk … Continue reading →

Jodhpurs and a review

The good folks over at Tor.com were kind enough to let me blab a bit about writing dystopian stories for kids. I would call The Boy at the End of the World post-apocalyptic adventure rather than dystopian, but a lot … Continue reading →

Signing in Columbus, OH and other thingeroos

Hiya, there. Look, sorry this space has lately been just book newsy stuffins instead of other stuffins. Not much else going on right now, which, frankly is fine with me. Though I'll try to get back to posting more stuff … Continue reading →

Kid vs. Squid paperback delayed

Hello, reading people! It has come to my attention that some people are starting to place pre-orders for the paperback edition of Kid vs. Squid. Naturally, such activities warm the cockles of my heart. (I don't actually know what cockles … Continue reading →